Abuja
Africa most populous country’s capital –Nigeria built mainly in the 1980s.
Located in the central part of Nigeria. It officially became Nigeria's capital
on 12 December 1991, replacing Lagos, though the latter remains the country's
most populous city. The indigenous inhabitants of Abuja are the Gbagyi (Gwari)
as the major language, Mada, Ganagana, Koro, Mada, etc. Abuja's geography is
defined by Aso Rock, a 400-metre monolith left by water erosion. The
Presidential Complex, National Assembly, Supreme Court and much of the
city extend to the south of the rock. Zuma Rock, a 792-metre monolith, lies
just north of the city on the road to Kaduna State.
At the
2006 census, the city of Abuja had a population of 776,298, making it one
of the ten most populous cities in Nigeria.
Johannesburg Jozi, Jo'burg, eGoli,
and Joeys, and abbreviated as JHB) is the largest city in South
Africa. It is the provincial capital of Gauteng, which is the
wealthiest province in South Africa. The city is one of the 50largest urban
agglomerations in the world and is also the world's largest city not
situated on a river, lake, or coastline. The city was named and
established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm.
Most
recently South
African Airways' (SAA) launched flights to Abuja, as a second gateway in
Nigeria the airline said.
The
inaugural flight took off with a contingent of senior government officials and
guests on board - proving the local and international popularity of the
route.
The
flight departed on Tuesday 26 January at 23:55 from Johannesburg via Lagos and
landed in Abuja Wednesday morning 07:30.
The
flight was greeted with a traditional welcome ceremony as guests entered into
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
SAA's entry points into Nigeria is Lagos, to where it flies daily and now Abuja, with Abuja flight enabling the movement of travellers as well as goods between Southern and West Africa. The three weekly non-stop flights between Johannesburg and Abuja will operate with modern Airbus 330-200 aircraft, offering SAA Business class luxury and Economy class comfort, with the latest in-flight entertainment content.
SAA's entry points into Nigeria is Lagos, to where it flies daily and now Abuja, with Abuja flight enabling the movement of travellers as well as goods between Southern and West Africa. The three weekly non-stop flights between Johannesburg and Abuja will operate with modern Airbus 330-200 aircraft, offering SAA Business class luxury and Economy class comfort, with the latest in-flight entertainment content.
“What better way to
celebrate the New Year and 2016, which promises to be a great year for
continued growth on the continent, by adding a second point in Nigeria – one of
the most popular and profitable routes in the SAA African route network.
Introducing Abuja adds more travel options for our customers, especially for
the business community, and enhances our footprint on the continent,” says
Aaron Munetsi, SAA Acting Chief Commercial Officer.
Returning to South Africa after this super-good
launch leaves me looking forward to my next trip to Abuja where I do business,
speak, coach and offer PR services for projects towards the advancement of this
special continent am most delighted to be a part of for life. I am an African.
